Authors
- Denis Juraga, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Rijeka, Croatia
- Mihaela Marinović Glavić, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Rijeka, Croatia
- Vanja Vasiljev, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Rijeka, Croatia; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Public Health, Rijeka, Croatia
- Lovorka Bilajac, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Rijeka, Croatia; Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Rijeka, Croatia
- Jasmina Grgić, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, University Graduate Study of Nursing – Promotion and Protection of Mental Health, Rijeka, Croatia
- Tomislav Rukavina, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, Rijeka, Croatia; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Health Studies, Department of Public Health, Rijeka, Croatia; Teaching Institute of Public Health of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Rijeka, Croatia
Article type:
Original Scientific Paper
Abstract:
Objective. To examine the quality of life of women over the age of 75 in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County considering health condition, emotional state, social dimension, marital status, and level of education.
Materials and Methods. Questionnaires consisting of 8 specific questions were used in the survey. The questions referred to health, possibility and frequency of falls, drug use, lifestyle, physical function and activity, quality of life, etc. The questions relevant to this research focused on quality of life aspects related to emotional state, reluctance, depression, solitude, and activities affected by physical or emotional health.
Conclusion. Despite living alone, the interviewed women still have close relatives and do not feel rejected by the community or family. Most problems were manifested in the inability to perform daily activities due to physical or health problems. Feelings of reluctance and mild depression also negatively impact the ability to carry out daily activities. In addition to these mental states, there is a mild feeling of nervousness and a lack of a sense of complete happiness among women over the age of 75.
Keywords:
women, demographic changes, quality of life, aging